2004 hurricane season florida

It has been 10 years since the record breaking 2004 hurricane season that brought 4 hurricanes and one tropical storm to florida. Gaston was redesignated as a hurricane in the poststorm analysis. Between june 1 st and november 30 th, the state was hit with a record at the time five storms, four of which were hurricanes. And while another season like 2004 still would be disastrous, we would have. The 2005 hurricane season was the most recordshattering, hyperactive and highly destructive period in history and its lessons reverberate ten. However, the 2004 season went past these actual limits slightly. The 2004 hurricane season in central florida was one for the record books. Carbon monoxide poisoning from hurricane associated use of portable generators florida, 2004 the four major hurricanes that struck florida during august september 25, 2004, produced electric power outages in several million homes 1. Hurricane ivan was the strongest southern hurricane on record while traversing the atlantic and caribbean, reaching category 5 strength with sustained winds near 160 mph. Timeline of the 2004 atlantic hurricane season wikipedia. Jul 01, 2005 the 2004 hurricane season has led to a much greater focus on aggregate risk and this will prompt changes in catastrophe risk assessment, attendees at the casualty actuarial society cas spring. Communication efforts of florida extension agents during. May 29, 2015 the 2005 hurricane season was the most recordshattering, hyperactive and highly destructive period in history and its lessons reverberate ten years later.

Since 2004, south florida s population has grown by nearly half a million, to 5. Taken by storm, 2004 storms hurricane charley, frances. Milan simic, phd, benfield lead scientist, tropical storm risk benfield hazard research centre university college london florida catastrophe summit key largo, florida march 24, 2005. A decade after floridas historic 2004 hurricane season, emergency managers say their knowledge and tools have improved. Perhaps there wont be as heavy a death toll from these major storms as was in september, 1900 with the great galveston hurricane of that year, which left between 6,000 and 10,000 people dead, but the. Mar 24, 2006 were the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons all that odd. The 2004 atlantic hurricane season officially began on june 1, 2004.

The most noteworthy storms for the season were the five named storms that made landfall in the u. Map of florida showing tracklines and stormaffected areas for hurricane ivan and hurricanes charley, frances, ivan and jeanne during the 2004 hurricane season along with the spatial extent of. More than half of the 16 tropical cyclones brushed or struck the united states. These dates usually mark the beginning an the end of the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the atlantic basin. The year 2004 was a rough one for florida, with four hurricanes and a tropical storm plaguing the sunshine state. It was the sixth named storm, the fourth hurricane, and the third major hurricane of the 2004 atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane charleyit started with hurricane charley when its made landfall on the southwest coast of florida on aug. The four storms caused billions of dollars in damages in the u. In order to collect information on the demographic impact of those hurricanes, the bureau of economic and. Anxious and weary floridians counted the days until the end of hurricane season. But, the 2004 seasons heavy cost in florida reminded us once again that the building along the coastline is beginning to catch up with us. Hurricanes and tropical storms annual 2004 state of. Direct and indirect mortality in florida during the 2004.

Were the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons all that odd. For six weeks, florida reeled under the assault of four hurricanes. Florida hurricanes in 2004 great florida vacations. In 2004, those four powerful hurricanes hit the state leaving behind destruction from pensacola to key west all in a matter of six weeks. The results of this assessment of the 2004 hurricane season in florida underscore the need to improve certain areas of hurricane preparedness planning. Florida took the brunt of the damage with 4 major hurricanes making landfall in the state.

Misinterpretations of the cone of uncertainty in florida. It was also the first time since 1886, when texas was hit, that four hurricanes had made landfall in. Hurricane charley made landfall over southwestern florida on august with a maximum 1min average at 10 m wind speed estimated at 67 m s. A look back at the 2004 hurricane season jacksonville district.

Living in the orlando area, my home went through the eyewall of hurricane charley and we experienced hurricane force winds from frances and jeanne as those storms passed some 60 miles to our south. The storm, with its 60milewide eye and 1015 foot surge, caused. Carbon monoxide poisoning from hurricaneassociated use of portable generators florida, 2004 the four major hurricanes that struck florida during august september 25, 2004, produced electric power outages in several million homes 1. The devastating hurricanes of 2004 are now spinning off scattered political storms over revisions to florida s state and local building codes particularly over questions about roofing materials, internal pressure criteria and water penetration of siding, doors and windows. Hurricane frances was the second most intense tropical cyclone in the atlantic during 2004 and proved to be very destructive in florida. The florida unit of gulf islands national seashore was still recovering from hurricane ivan 2004 when hurricanes cindy, dennis, katrina, and rita plus tropical storm arlene affected the park. Visit florida, which once labeled the 2004 hurricane season a category 5 problem, has downgraded its intensity to mild and moderate.

Then frances pounded martin and palm beach counties, collapsing part of interstate 95 near lake worth and sending gusts into broward that left a quartermillion people without. Even a pretty bad hurricane like andrew had only shortterm impact. Nbc 6 south florida meteorologist ryan phillips takes a look back at the 2004 hurricane season in florida and the lessons we can learn ten years later. Respondents indicated that they made slight to moderate use of news media channels. The purpose of the study reported here was to examine what communication channels florida s extension faculty utilized during the 2004 hurricane season. The 2004 hurricane season has led to a much greater focus on aggregate risk and this will prompt changes in catastrophe risk assessment, attendees at. Three of the four hurricanes last year were among the most damaging to hit florida in more than a decade. Two of the hurricanes, frances and jeanne, landed in almost the same location on the east coast of florida only 3 weeks apart. In roughly a 30hour period, rapid intensification grew charley from a category 2 to a category 4 hurricane with maximum.

Nearly every square inch of florida felt the impacts from at least one of those four storms. Off season hurricane outlook and discussion for april 20, 2020. Affidavit of compliance claims for tropical storm bonnie, hurricanes charley and frances filed after october 21, 2004, 2004 and hurricanes ivan and jeanne claims filed after november 8, 2004 1026 2004. After the hurricanes, the consumer product safety commission cpsc investigated six deaths in florida attributed to carbon monoxide co poisoning cpsc. It is estimated that one in every five homes in florida was damaged in the 2004 hurricane season. Florida experienced an unprecedented number of hurricanes during the 2004 season. On santa rosa island, major portions of the 15 miles 24 km of park roads, which ivan had washed out, were under repair when the 2005 storms destroyed. What hurricane officials learned from the historic season. Climate overview and lessons learned mark saunders, phd presenter. A total of 208 people responded to the survey, for an overall response rate of 63. These surveys, funded by the florida legislature, provide a wealth of information on evacuations, housing damage, population displacement, and reconstruction. The hurricane season of 2004 was one for the record books and not to be forgotten anytime soon by those living in the state of florida. It was also the first time since 1886, when texas was hit, that four hurricanes had made landfall in the same state in one year. Regarded as one of the most active, destructive, and.

The 2004 hurricane season started on july 31 with hurricane alex and continued all the way through to december 2 with tropical storm otto. To collect information on the demographic impact of those hurricanes, we surveyed households throughout the state and in the local areas that sustained the greatest damage. Bonnie, charley, frances, ivan, and jeanne are five names. May 19, 2014 a decade after floridas historic 2004 hurricane season, emergency managers say their knowledge and tools have improved. Ironically, the 2004 hurricane season started quietly in florida without a named storm in june or july, the seasons traditional kickoff months, said randy adkins, a meteorologist with. There have been horrible hurricane seasons for florida.

Florida, officially known as the sunshine state, was dubbed the plywood state by media after it was battered by four hurricanes in only six weeks during the 2004 hurricane season. The 2004 hurricane season was unlike any other season in the past century. Robert weisberg, a university of south florida college of marine science hurricane expert, and his. Hurricane ivan struck the western florida panhandle sept. Recordbreaking 2004 hurricane season to change cat modeling. Apr 10, 2008 the 2004 hurricane season started on july 31 with hurricane alex and continued all the way through to december 2 with tropical storm otto. But theyre scared silly about short memories and population turnover. The results of these surveys deepen our understanding of the full impact of floridas 2004 hurricane season. Furious hurricane frances was the secondmost intense hurricane of the 2004 season, with winds of 145 mph at one point. Then frances pounded martin and palm beach counties, collapsing part of interstate 95 near lake worth and sending gusts into broward that left a quartermillion people without electricity. The salvation army remembers the big four hurricanes of. To give us a rundown on all the storms that brushed florida where they started, what paths did they take and so on im pleased to present the following article by bruce supranowicz. A look back at the 2004 hurricane season jacksonville.

Ironically, the 2004 hurricane season started quietly in florida without a named storm in june or july, the season s traditional kickoff months, said randy adkins, a meteorologist with. While hurricanes arent really a concern for people living in the central united states, those visiting florida during hurricane season may need to be prepared in the event one makes. Dec 19, 2019 following the 2004 hurricane season, the florida legislature found that the four hurricanes striking florida in 2004 resulted in at least 30,000 residential property insurance policyholders experiencing damage from two or more hurricanes for which insurers have applied the hurricane deductible to each hurricane claim. Aug 12, 2014 it has been 10 years since the record breaking 2004 hurricane season that brought 4 hurricanes and one tropical storm to florida. It officially began on june 1, 2004 and ended on november 30, although storm activity continued into december.

Taken by storm, 2004 storms hurricane charley, frances, ivan and. The season featured 15 tropical storms, 9 of which became. The system crossed the open atlantic in late august, moving to the north of the lesser antilles while strengthening. My biggest concern is its been 10 years, and theres a lot of complacency, said bonvento, of palm beach county. Living in the orlando area, my home went through the eyewall of hurricane charley and we experienced hurricaneforce winds from frances and jeanne as those storms passed some 60 miles to our south.

In 2004 hurricanes charley, frances, jeanne and ivan hit florida iin a. Following the 2004 hurricane season, the florida legislature found that the four hurricanes striking florida in 2004 resulted in at least 30,000 residential property insurance policyholders experiencing damage from two or more hurricanes for which insurers have applied the hurricane deductible to each hurricane claim. The storm weakened to a category 3 before moving onshore, but still devastated floridas panhandle as it felt the brunt of the hurricane. Affidavit of compliance claims for tropical storm bonnie, hurricanes charley and frances filed after october 21, 2004, 2004 and hurricanes ivan and jeanne claims filed after november 8, 2004 10262004. Charley, frances, ivan and jeanne four names many floridians know well. Robert weisberg, a university of south florida college of marine science hurricane expert, and his colleague, jyotika. The purpose of the study reported here was to examine what communication channels floridas extension faculty utilized during the 2004 hurricane season. Unaffiliated volunteer management unaffiliated volunteer management floridas recordbreaking 2004 hurricane season introduction hurricanes charley, frances, ivan and jeanne demanded floridas undivided attention, and that of the world, for more than two months of 2004. The onslaught continued for central florida when hurricane frances barreled. Comparison of hindcasts anticipating the 2004 florida. Just three weeks on the heels of hurricane charley, frances struck central florida as a category 2 hurricane on labor day weekend.

The national hurricane center s tropical cyclone reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, casualties and damages, and the postanalysis best track sixhourly positions and intensities. A hurricane is a tropical storm that develops over water and sometimes comes ashore, bringing massive flooding and devastating winds to vulnerable coastlines. Carbon monoxide poisoning from hurricaneassociated use of. To give us a rundown on all the storms that brushed florida where they started, what paths did they take and so on im pleased. The 2004 atlantic hurricane season was a very deadly, destructive, and hyperactive atlantic. Taking stock of floridas codes after the 2004 hurricane. The 2004 hurricane season, in which five named storms struck florida, demonstrated that hurricane forecast graphics, despite admirable attempts by the forecast community to make userfriendly products, are still subject to misinterpretation by many members of the public. Hurricane jeanne pushed across florida, launching leftover storm debris, tearing apart weakened buildings, cutting power for millions, and leaving the nations fourth. Noaas 2004 atlantic hurricane outlook called for an active hurricane season, and it was 15 named storms, with nine becoming hurricanes. Epidemiologic assessment of the impact of four hurricanes. Since hurricane records started being kept in the 1850s, it was the only time that four storms hit the state of florida. The 2004 hurricane season in florida nbc 6 south florida. The 2004 atlantic hurricane season was notable as one of the deadliest and most costly atlantic hurricane seasons on record.